The word ‘sale’ appears in PECR, which is the applicable law for the
foreseeable future, and it’s also in the dictionary. The courts frequently
consult the OED to work these matters out, so I think that’s the best place
to start. Many charities have already kicked around the notion that a
donation is a sale (that went nowhere) and I’m aware that some universities
argue that they sell their courses like any other product or service.
As long as an organisation offers a product or service for sale to the
person whose data they’re gathering, the soft opt-in is in play. I don’t
believe that this applies to the college example, and I don’t believe it
was intended to.
Tim Turner
2040 Training
www.2040training.co.uk
On Thu, 15 Nov 2018 at 12:20, M Bryant <[log in to unmask]>
wrote:
> Thanks Tim,
>
> I'll take a look. Do the ICO cover their interpretation of a 'sale'
> anywhere and do we have any cases on soft opt-in that you could point us
> to?
>
> I suppose if that is the case, educational institutions like this would
> never be able to rely on soft opt-in. However, if they haven't already
> considered it prior to the sale it's probably a moot point anyway as it's
> unlikely their privacy notice is geared to such use nor are they likely to
> have given the subject an informed opportunity to opt out...
>
> Thanks,
>
>
>
> --
>
> Murray
> www.mapsterling.com
>
>
>
> On 15 Nov 2018 17:56, Tim Turner <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
> I don’t think that’s quite true. Your advice is based on materials from
> the IAPP, which is neither a regulator or the most accurate source of
> information. Though the ICO isn’t always reliable, their guide to Direct
> Marketing is clear and I would say rules out this scenario altogether. I
> think following the regulator’s approach, especially given their enthusiasm
> for enforcement in this area, is the most sensible approach rather than
> ‘zero risk’. The risks of choosing IAPP training manuals is admittedly much
> higher.
>
> Of course, any organisation might decide to say ‘we’ll do this unlawful
> thing because we’ll probably get away with it’, but that’s a very different
> conversation.
>
> Tim Turner
> 2040 Training
> www.2040training.co.uk
> On Thu, 15 Nov 2018 at 00:46, M Bryant <[log in to unmask]>
> wrote:
>
> Can't argue with Tim on that, that's the zero risk option. If you want to
> cut it any other way I think you'll be introducing risk, how much risk and
> whether or not it's worth it will be for your team to decide.
>
> Thanks,
>
>
> --
>
> Murray
> mapsterling.com
>
>
>
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